Skarmory

Skarmory is a Steel/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.

Skarmory artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0227
Type Steel Flying
Species Armor Bird Pokémon
Height 1.7 m (5′07″)
Weight 50.5 kg (111.3 lbs)
Abilities 1. Keen Eye
2. Sturdy
Weak Armor (hidden ability)
Local № 0198 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0115 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0203 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0203 (Black 2/White 2)
0112 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)
0120 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0208 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0270 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0153 (The Isle of Armor)
0113 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 2 Defense
Catch rate 25 (3.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 163
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Flying
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Base stats

HP 65
240 334
Attack 80
148 284
Defense 140
256 416
Sp. Atk 40
76 196
Sp. Def 70
130 262
Speed 70
130 262
Total 465 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Skarmory.

Evolution chart

Skarmory changes

Pokédex entries

Gold Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.
Silver After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.
Crystal The feathers that it sheds are very sharp. It is said that people once used the feathers as swords.
Ruby SKARMORY is entirely encased in hard, protective armor. This POKéMON flies at close to 190 mph. It slashes foes with its wings that possess swordlike cutting edges.
Sapphire SKARMORY’s steel wings become tattered and bashed in from repeated battles. Once a year, the battered wings grow back completely, restoring the cutting edges to their pristine state.
FireRed After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.
LeafGreen Its sturdy wings look heavy, but its bones are hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.
Emerald A POKéMON that has a body and wings of steel. People in the past used feathers fallen from SKARMORY to make swords and knives.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speeds over 180 mph.
HeartGold Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.
SoulSilver After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.
Black
White
Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speeds over 180 mph.
Black 2
White 2
Its heavy-looking iron body is actually thin and light, so it can fly at speeds over 180 mph.
X After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.
Y Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speeds over 180 mph.
Omega Ruby Skarmory is entirely encased in hard, protective armor. This Pokémon flies at close to 190 mph. It slashes foes with its wings that possess swordlike cutting edges.
Alpha Sapphire Skarmory’s steel wings become tattered and bashed in from repeated battles. Once a year, the battered wings grow back completely, restoring the cutting edges to their pristine state.
Sun Its feathers, which fall off as it grows, are thin and sharp. In times long past, warriors used them as swords.
Moon Its metal body is sturdy, but it does rust rather easily. So on rainy days, this Pokémon prefers to stay put in its nest.
Ultra Sun The wing feathers it sheds can be processed and made into knives whose sharpness is recognized by the finest chefs.
Ultra Moon Its body is draped in steel armor. It looks heavy, but it can fly at speeds of up to 185 miles an hour!
Sword The pointed feathers of these Pokémon are sharper than swords. Skarmory and Corviknight fight viciously over territory.
Shield People fashion swords from Skarmory’s shed feathers, so this Pokémon is a popular element in heraldic designs.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Skarmory is clad entirely in ironhard armor. It flies at speeds over 180 mph.

Moves learned by Skarmory

Moves learnt by level up

Skarmory learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1PeckFlyingPhysical 35 100
4Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
8Fury AttackNormalPhysical 15 85
12Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
16AgilityPsychicStatus
20Wing AttackFlyingPhysical 60 100
24SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
28Steel WingSteelPhysical 70 90
32PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
36Drill PeckFlyingPhysical 80 100
40Metal SoundSteelStatus 85
44SpikesGroundStatus
48Iron DefenseSteelStatus
52Brave BirdFlyingPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Skarmory learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Skarmory gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95
CurseGhostStatus
FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
RoostFlyingStatus
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical 140 90
WhirlwindNormalStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Skarmory is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
04AgilityPsychicStatus
07ProtectNormalStatus
18ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
27Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
31Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
32SwiftNormalSpecial 60
34Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
36Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
40Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95
47EndureNormalStatus
49Sunny DayFireStatus
51SandstormRockStatus
65Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
85RestPsychicStatus
86Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
87TauntDarkStatus 100
88Swords DanceNormalStatus
89Body PressFightingPhysical 80 100
90SpikesGroundStatus
93Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
94Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
97FlyFlyingPhysical 90 95
99Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus
104Iron DefenseSteelStatus
105X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
106Drill RunGroundPhysical 80 95
113TailwindFlyingStatus
116Stealth RockRockStatus
134ReversalFightingPhysical 100
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
160HurricaneFlyingSpecial 110 70
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
164Brave BirdFlyingPhysical 120 100
170Steel BeamSteelSpecial 140 95
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
172RoarNormalStatus
176Sand TombGroundPhysical 35 85
197Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical 40 90
223Metal SoundSteelStatus 85
224CurseGhostStatus

Moves learnt by level up

Skarmory learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1PeckFlyingPhysical 35 100
4Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
8Fury AttackNormalPhysical 15 85
12Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
16AgilityPsychicStatus
20Wing AttackFlyingPhysical 60 100
24SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
28Steel WingSteelPhysical 70 90
32AutotomizeSteelStatus
36Drill PeckFlyingPhysical 80 100
40Metal SoundSteelStatus 85
44SpikesGroundStatus
48Iron DefenseSteelStatus
52Brave BirdFlyingPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Skarmory learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Skarmory gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95
AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
Brave BirdFlyingPhysical 120 100
CurseGhostStatus
Drill PeckFlyingPhysical 80 100
FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
Guard SwapPsychicStatus
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical 140 90
WhirlwindNormalStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Skarmory is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
05RoarNormalStatus
11Sunny DayFireStatus
12TauntDarkStatus 100
17ProtectNormalStatus
32Double TeamNormalStatus
37SandstormRockStatus
39Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
41TormentDarkStatus 100
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus
45AttractNormalStatus 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
47Steel WingSteelPhysical 70 90
51RoostFlyingStatus
58EndureNormalStatus
66PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
70FlashNormalStatus 100
75Swords DanceNormalStatus
76Stealth RockRockStatus
79Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
80Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
81X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus
87SwaggerNormalStatus 85
88PluckFlyingPhysical 60 100
90SubstituteNormalStatus
91Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
93CutNormalPhysical 50 95
94FlyFlyingPhysical 90 95
97DefogFlyingStatus
98Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Skarmory sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Skarmory sprite from Silver Skarmory sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Skarmory sprite from Diamond & Pearl Skarmory sprite from Black & White Skarmory sprite from X & Y Skarmory sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Skarmory sprite from Sword & Shield Skarmory sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Skarmory Shiny sprite from Silver Skarmory Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Skarmory Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Skarmory Shiny sprite from Black & White Skarmory Shiny sprite from X & Y Skarmory Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Skarmory

Gold Trade/migrate from another game
Silver
Crystal
Route 45
Ruby
Sapphire
Route 113
FireRed Sevault Canyon
LeafGreen Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Route 113
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Route 227, Stark Mountain
HeartGold Trade/migrate from another game
SoulSilver Route 45
Black
White
Trade/migrate from another game
Black 2
White 2
Reversal Mountain
X
Y
Victory Road
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Route 113
Sun
Moon
Route 10, 17, Mount Hokulani, Vast Poni Canyon, Poké Pelago
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Route 10, 17, Mount Hokulani, Vast Poni Canyon
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Challenge Road
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Route 227, Stark Mountain
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Answers to Skarmory questions

Other languages

English Skarmory
Japanese エアームド (Airmd)
German Panzaeron
French Airmure
Italian Skarmory
Spanish Skarmory
Korean 무장조 (mujangjo)
Chinese (Simplified) 盔甲鸟
Chinese (Traditional) 盔甲鳥

 

English Armor Bird Pokémon
Japanese よろいどりポケモン
German Flugstahl-Pokémon
French Pokémon Armoiseau
Italian Pokémon Armuccello
Spanish Pokémon Coraza Ave
Korean 갑옷새포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 钢甲鸟宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 鋼甲鳥寶可夢

Name origin

sky
the air, where birds fly
armory
storage unit for weapons